terminate

US /ˈtɝː.mə.neɪt/

UK /ˈtɝː.mə.neɪt/

1.

bring to an end

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The company decided to terminate the contract.

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The train will terminate at the next station.

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end finish conclude cease stop

2.

dismiss from employment

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The company had to terminate several employees due to budget cuts.

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His employment was terminated for gross misconduct.

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dismiss fire sack lay off discharge

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terminal termination